An after the fact run down of the tools and one procedure to replace leaking transmission cooler line at the radiator on a 2002 ford taurus. This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. I want you to know what was leaking on my 2002 ford taurus. This forum is for all general discussions for all generations of the taurus and sable. It has not done it again but i have not let the car sit. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it. No problems with the transmission until recently, and the fluid has remained clear, so i have never changed it out.
When your transmission slams into gear it can be a sign of abnormal pressures, worn components or even a low fluid level. The car sat a week, went to pull it out of the garage and left a puddle of transmission fluid. Recently this has gotten worse which resulted in some jerking. Mar 28, 2011 the owners manual will give you the intervals for trans service, make sure to follow the correct schedule for how you drive the vehicle. The 2008 ford taurus has 4 problems reported for leaking transmission fluid. Can it just be the transmission gasket that needs replacing.
Start by checking your transmission fluid level and condition on the dipstick. Your taurus should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the transmission fluid level on the transmission fluid dipstick will not be accurate. Why you should never flush your transmission fluid youtube. The fluid level in the transmission is above the pan seam so if you loosen the bolts, fluid comes out all around. Ford taurus 2003, eco plus automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by eneos. The car had a rebuilt transmission installed at 86,000 miles and currently has 149,000 miles. One day i check the car and it was leaking fluid between the engine and transmission, mainly from the flywheel cover or dust cover. Jul 04, 2016 i am having a leaking transmission fluid issue on my 2002 ford taurus. Transmission problems are not always the transmission as we see here. Xmission will go in reverse fine, but will not engage into drive unless the vehicle is going at or over 15 mph. Your taurus should be running when you check your transmission fluid level, otherwise the fluid level on the dipstick will not be accurate.
Ford has been developed sophisticated transmissions through years and it is critical that you add the exact type of transmission fluid stipulated by your owners manual typically in the back of the manual in a section titled fluid capacities. The three hshazy, hot and humidare probably the most common cause of fluid leaking from a car, in the eastern u. Ford taurus 2002 leaking trans fluid 2002 ford taurus hi. Page 227 maintenance and specifications correct fluid level the transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating temperatures 66c77c 150f170f on a level surface.
I just got an ford taurus 2002 my idle got stuck an a lot of oil came out i got an oil change an the oil didnt come out now a week later i seen a few drops of engine oil. This forum will be used for the discussion of maintenance and repair of your gen 14 ford taurus, mercury sable or ford taurus sho. Ford taurus 2005 ford taurus with no previous problems, at 74,000 miles transmission wont will not buy another ford, as our 99 windstar is. Torco mtf manual transmission fluid is a special light viscosity, low friction oil with superior load carrying and wear protection properties. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford taurus based on. Some months ago, or maybe a year, it started leaking fluid very slowly. I know this is not much to go on but im wondering if it could be a cheap fix or am i in for a nightmare expense. Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature. Why you should never flush your transmission fluid in this video i decide to go against the grain here and flush the transmission fluid in my 1995 gmc suburban. One problem related to transmission fluid leaking has been reported for the 2002 ford taurus. After developing a fluid slick on my driveway, i determined that upon starting the car, transmission fluid would occasionally spooge out of the transmission fluid dipstick. Ford five hundred mercury montego ford freestyle forums. Apr 06, 2019 why you should never flush your transmission fluid in this video i decide to go against the grain here and flush the transmission fluid in my 1995 gmc suburban. May 19, 2012 transmission problems are not always the transmission as we see here.
You can do a good job yourself if you can get the car up a few inches and have a drain pan. Transmission fluid leaking problems of the 2002 ford taurus. How to check the transmission fluid on ford cars it still runs. Be vigilant with fluid leaks of any type as running your 3.
How to check the transmission fluid in a 2000 ford f250 powerstroke diesel. When you look at the owners manuals, youll see transmission fluid capacity numbers in the range of 1214 quarts. Taurussable transmission problems page 2 car forums. Park on a level area and apply the emergency brake. Went underneath the car and put some high temp rtv sealant on the cover to help it seal. Drive the truck until it reaches operating temperature approximately 20 miles. If your taurus hesitates when shifting gears or seems sluggish shifting. Bolts are tight and it only leaks when car is running. Jan 12, 2009 our top ford taurus transmission leak resource. A cars air conditioner needs to do something with the moisture it removes from the air inside the passenger compartment. Place your foot on the brake pedal and move the shift lever though each gear.
The owners manual will give you the intervals for trans service, make sure to follow the correct schedule for how you drive the vehicle. I am having a leaking transmission fluid issue on my 2002 ford taurus. It drains the water onto the ground under the car, via a rubber hose. Why you should never flush your transmission fluid.
Has the transmission fluid changed at 30k and 60 k. The worst complaints are transmission failure, all planetary and transaxle gears shredded, and erratic transmission. My 2002 ford taurus will go in rear but it wont move at all and it had red fuild all over the ground do this mean its gone or can it be fix 07272015 by dandouglas3 i would like to know why my transmission dont go into forward or reverse gear. I recently had my flush to exchange the transmission fluid. Heater works good while car is moving please help is cold. Thats if the transmission is totally empty, and heres the. Signs and sounds of transmission issues bluedevil products. Looks like the leak is in the same place you described. Fuses and relays changing the tires snowplowing passenger compartment fuse panel standard fuse amperage rating and color power distribution box vehicle symbol. Designed using stateoftheart technology and with customers. My wife has a 2002 ford taurus automatic with 78,000 miles. If the transmission fluid level on your taurus is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. I know that a trans flush is a bad idea or so ive read, but should i change the fluid in my tranny.
Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 ford taurus based on all problems reported for the 2002 taurus. How to add transmission fluid to ford cars it still runs. Pull the dipstick out of the fluid well, located right beneath the engine. Why wont my 2002 ford taurus transmission shift into any. When i first bought the car, it was low on transmission fluid. Thanks for all the replies and help in the last few days with my new sable. Fixing leaking transmission cooler line on 2002 ford taurus. My 2002 ford taurus is idle up real high is not circulating in radiator fluid through the engine i dont know whats going on 2 answers my 2002 ford taurus the radiator is full of fluid the reservoir is but its not circulating through to the engine and so i want to know whats the problem is the thermostat and if so if it doesnt. Location of the fuse to the horn on a 2007ford taurus.
If you find a low fluid level, ad bluedevil transmission sealer and top off the fluid to get things back to normal. Maintenance and specifications fluid ford part application capacity name automatic motorcraft 3. What is the transmission fluid capacity of a ford windstar. I added four quarts and for awhile everything seem alright. We started to notice its leaking transmisson fluid. Fluid leaking from your 2002 ford taurus can indicate serious problems or nothing at all it all depends on what is leaking. Okay, second question, i bought a used 1997 ford taurus, boss here says change the tranny oil regularly and do annual maintenance and he found his 1996 was a good car. The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2002 ford taurus. Under the car, the spot where the fluid leaks has been approximatley the same size both times and it only does it when parked. So my question is that it calls for it looks like straight mercon atf, but someone told me our stuff we get here is the one.
Feb 08, 2008 just bought a 99 ford taurus the other day with 99,000 miles. However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not working properly, i. The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km 20 miles of driving. Fix transmission fluid leaks ford taurus 20002007 2002. The worst complaints are transmission failure, all planetary and transaxle gears shredded, and. If you have automatic transmission problems in your taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. After developing a fluid slick on my driveway, i determined that upon starting the car, transmission fluid would occasionally spooge out of the. Please be sure to include as much information as possible when posting a question.
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